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Cordycepin

from Cordyceps militaris, ≥98% (HPLC), powder, adenosine analogue

Synonym(s):

3′-Deoxyadenosine

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H13N5O3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
251.24
Beilstein:
35194
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.77

Product Name

Cordycepin, from Cordyceps militaris

biological source

Cordyceps militaris

Quality Level

form

powder

antibiotic activity spectrum

fungi

Mode of action

DNA synthesis | interferes
enzyme | inhibits

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

Nc1ncnc2n(cnc12)[C@@H]3O[C@H](CO)C[C@H]3O

InChI

1S/C10H13N5O3/c11-8-7-9(13-3-12-8)15(4-14-7)10-6(17)1-5(2-16)18-10/h3-6,10,16-17H,1-2H2,(H2,11,12,13)/t5-,6+,10+/m0/s1

InChI key

OFEZSBMBBKLLBJ-BAJZRUMYSA-N

Gene Information

rat ... Adora1(29290)

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General description

Chemical structure: nucleoside

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cordycepin is an adenosine analogue that is readily converted to cordycepin 5′-triphosphate; can be used for 3′-end labeling of RNA.

Features and Benefits

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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